CD Changer Question
Sick 'n Tired
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 47
From: League City, TX
Let's start with the what may seem like silly questions:
Are there disks in the magazine?
Are the disks right side up?
If yes and yes, check the connection to the cd changer, it's on the front of the unit down low. You might have to take off the plastic cover to see it.
Are there disks in the magazine?
Are the disks right side up?
If yes and yes, check the connection to the cd changer, it's on the front of the unit down low. You might have to take off the plastic cover to see it.
Sick 'n Tired
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 47
From: League City, TX
Does the changer "feed" the CD's in the magazine? In other words, does it load a CD? You should be able to hear it making some noise after you put the mag in.
If so, let's check out the connections behind the radio. Break out your radio removal tool (or cut up a metal hanger) remove the radio and make sure all three harnesses are connected and none of the wires are visably split. It's real tight behind the radio and split wires aren't uncommon.
If so, let's check out the connections behind the radio. Break out your radio removal tool (or cut up a metal hanger) remove the radio and make sure all three harnesses are connected and none of the wires are visably split. It's real tight behind the radio and split wires aren't uncommon.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Here is what I have.
When I push the magazine in, I can see the Laser tray move side to side as if to load a disk but it doesn't. It stops at every disk location and just moves to the end after checking each spot. Then it stops and the message on the radio is "empty mag"
I pulled the changer out and the radio and all coneections are good.
When I push the magazine in, I can see the Laser tray move side to side as if to load a disk but it doesn't. It stops at every disk location and just moves to the end after checking each spot. Then it stops and the message on the radio is "empty mag"
I pulled the changer out and the radio and all coneections are good.
Sick 'n Tired
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 47
From: League City, TX
Bad changer...buy it, wrap it up and put in under the Christmas tree.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-Expedition-Console-CD-Changer-Shroud-PERFECT_W0QQitemZ290032791284QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33 695QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F150-Expedition-Console-CD-Changer-Shroud-PERFECT_W0QQitemZ290032791284QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33 695QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Thats what I was afraid of. How about hooking up an Ipod in place of the changer, is this possible?
Thanks for all your help by the way......
Thanks for all your help by the way......
Trending Topics
Sick 'n Tired
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,969
Likes: 47
From: League City, TX
That you can do, there are AUX and iPod adapters available from www.pie.net. You can also try taking the changer apart and putting it back together
. I've actually had some luck doing this with audio components fritzing out. With these changers it's either a sensor or a mechanical issues and sometimes just taking it apart and putting it back together realigns things.
. I've actually had some luck doing this with audio components fritzing out. With these changers it's either a sensor or a mechanical issues and sometimes just taking it apart and putting it back together realigns things.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
I got a FDIP-01 on ebay for cheap. You unblug your cd player from the radio and plug this in instead and you can connect your radio to the ipod. There are some things like you can only access playlists and stuff, but the radio should control song selection and fast forward and stuff.
Here are notes:
allowing the alphanumeric display on the track title on the radio's display.
FEATURES:
I haven't hooked mine up yet, but I don't have a ipod. I just saw it for like $0.99 so I had to buy it. I'm sure I'll get a ipod at some time and I'lll be able to use it then.
Here are notes:
allowing the alphanumeric display on the track title on the radio's display.
FEATURES:
- Universal iPod controller allows direct feed of any external audio signal to Ford vehicles.
- Provides switched voltage source for charging
- Allows play list and track selection from OEM radio
I haven't hooked mine up yet, but I don't have a ipod. I just saw it for like $0.99 so I had to buy it. I'm sure I'll get a ipod at some time and I'lll be able to use it then.
New User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
A common problem with CD players/changers when they fail to "read a disc" is poor focus at the laser. This can be caused by either a weak/defective laser or a cloudy/dirty lense assy. Before trashing the changer, try a good CD lense cleaner. It looks like a CD, and as the lense/laser assy moves back and forth "looking" for data, it cleans the lense. Sometimes it may take 4-5 passes. They are sold everywhere from Walmarts to A/V superstores like Best buy for between 5.00 to 15.00. Avg is about 8.00.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ronnie
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
4
May 10, 2013 12:37 AM
BubbaP
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
6
Jan 24, 2004 11:01 AM